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Discover Washington, D.C.
This team will travel to Washington, D.C., to engage in direct service and educational opportunities that focus on the cycle of poverty in an urban setting. Delve into the social and environmental trends that drive food and nutrition insecurity, homelessness, and the cycle of poverty in our nation’s capital through educational opportunities as well as directly engaging with organizations that face these challenges head-on.
D.C. Central Kitchen was founded in 1989 to address two distinct, but connected, challenges: food insecurity and unemployment. By providing culinary skills training for people who experience heightened barriers to employment and making nutritious meals to be distributed in the community at the same time, D.C. Central Kitchen exemplifies sustainable, community-driven change.
D.C. Greens is a nonprofit founded in 2009 with the goals of creating a sustainable, just, and resilient food system. Their work includes initiatives like the Produce Rx program, which connects patients experiencing food insecurity and a diet-related chronic condition with resources to increase their access to fresh produce, and the Well at Oxford Run, which is a community garden space that welcomes community members to engage in programming that increases food access and wellness.
If you are interested in this experience, come ready to engage with community members, contribute to building more sustainable food systems, and experience the public transportation system in our nation’s capital!
Making a positive impact in Washington, D.C.
Explore our ASB Washington DC photo gallery.
Meet your Team Leaders
Our student Team Leaders are chosen in a competitive process to lead our ASB Experiences and have spent extensive time prior to the trip engaging with our ASB Team Leader Development courses. Team Leaders co-create the trip experience alongside professional staff in Student Leadership and Engagement. They learn how to plan all aspects of an ASB Experience, from the trip itinerary and reflection activities to risk management procedures and meal planning.
What’s included in the participant cost?
Program fees vary by trip, but are designed to cover most major travel and program expenses.
Included
- Meals
- Lodging
- Transportation to and from Washington, D.C. via Amtrak train
- Cultural immersion activities
- ASB swag
- Program and administrative fees
Not Included
- Required immunizations or vaccinations (primarily for international experiences)
- International health insurance (only for international experiences)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Travel Insurance
- Personal snacks and additional meals
What are the participant expectations?
- Attend all required ASB All-Community and Team events
- Reveal Night
- Teambuilder Night
- Pre-Trip team meetings
- Reorientation Night
- Meet financial and program deadlines
- Receive all required immunizations
- Respect community partners and local cultures
Application Competitiveness
Physical Intensity
Take the next step
The application process and timeline can vary depending on which ASB Experience you are applying for. As part of the application process for all ASB Experiences, interested students are required to attend an ASB Information Session. To set yourself up for success, we recommend reviewing the application information online, viewing our Frequently Asked Questions, and attending the required ASB Information Session. Contact our team if you have any specific questions or concerns.
